Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Mazzella

Anthony J. Mazzella has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6609688
    Abstract: An ergonomic die buffer comprises a load-bearing base having a central axis extending longitudinally through the midpoint of the load-bearing base. The load-bearing base also comprises a longitudinal axis that may be coaxial with the central axis of the load-bearing base or displaced therefrom. A neck portion is operatively connected to the base and a foot is connected to the neck portion. The neck comprises a central axis, such that the neck is connected to the base coaxially with the longitudinal axis. When the longitudinal axis is displaced from the central axis of the load-bearing base, there is greater contract between the topside surface area of the base and the associated die. The foot comprises at least one flat surface in order to provide greater surface contact between the topside of the base and an associated die. The die buffer may be secured to an associated die either by magnets or through a spring-loaded mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Mazzella Wire Roped Sling
    Inventors: Anthony J. Mazzella, John Ellsworth, Brad Ayers
  • Publication number: 20030150967
    Abstract: An ergonomic die buffer comprises a load-bearing base having a central axis extending longitudinally through the midpoint of the load-bearing base. The load-bearing base also comprises a longitudinal axis that may be coaxial with the central axis of the load-bearing base or displaced therefrom. A neck portion is operatively connected to the base and a foot is connected to the neck portion. The neck comprises a central axis, such that the neck is connected to the base coaxially with the longitudinal axis. When the longitudinal axis is displaced from the central axis of the load-bearing base, there is greater contract between the topside surface area of the base and the associated die. The foot comprises at least one flat surface in order to provide greater surface contact between the topside of the base and an associated die. The die buffer may be secured to an associated die either by magnets or through a spring-loaded mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Anthony J. Mazzella, John Ellsworth, Brad Ayers
  • Publication number: 20010045499
    Abstract: An easily maneuverable and transportable die horse that utilizes swivel spring-loaded casters is provided. The die horse is comprised of the customary top and legs wherein the legs are connected to the top and extend outwardly and downwardly therefrom, a support brace is secured across the legs and a base mounted to the legs parallel to and below the top and at least one swivel spring-loaded caster means, commonly known in the industry, mounted to the die horse. The spring-loading of the caster means allows the spring to support the die horse in an unloaded state thus allowing a user to easily manipulate the die horse. When the die horse is loaded, the weight of the die horse exceeds the biasing of the spring causing the bottom portion of the legs to contact the floor, thus preventing movement thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: Douglas Wheaton, Anthony J. Mazzella